Global warming is an issue at the forefront of our minds. What does that mean for sustainable nutrition and our global food supply?
In January, a report was launched by the Lancet exploring what we could be eating for a more sustainable food environment. Below is a really simplified version of what was reported. Lucky for athletes, the types of food recommended can easily be incorporated into the optimal fuelling and nutritious diet we aim for!
Here is an overview of some of the key foods and how you could incorporate them into your fuelling strategy as an athlete. *Note: it’s encouraged to have a meat & poultry free day each week – for an athlete, this means ensuring that protein requirements are met alternatively *
Protein rich:
Nuts, beans, chickpeas, lentils, legumes, dairy (cheese, yoghurt, milk), meat, poultry, soy foods, fish, eggs
Carbohydrate rich:
Wholegrains (rice, wheat, corn, etc.), starchy vegetables (corn, sweet potato, potato)
Vitamins & minerals:
Other vegetables and fruit
